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Blackbaud Data Security Incident

Aug. 5, 2020 Foundation

The information below relates to a data security incident involving Blackbaud, Inc., a service provider of the ESU Foundation.


2020-21 Shepherd Scholars Announced

April 23, 2020 Foundation

The generosity of Augusta Shepherd (BSB '44 Business Administration) and her late husband, R. Hershel Shepherd, continues with Emporia State's newest Shepherd Scholars. With annual and major gifts from Augusta, son Jim Shepherd, daughter Joyce and Craig French, daughter Judy and David Hawkins, and the family businesses, the initial $150,000 gift in 1994 has grown.



ESU Campus to Close, Foundation Open During Holiday Break

Dec. 9, 2019 Foundation

The Emporia State University Foundation will be open during the last week of the year to accept end-of-year gifts. The rest of campus, however, will be closed between 5:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 and 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020.



New Research Center Named for High-Impact Learning Pioneer

Sept. 25, 2017 Foundation

Emporia State University recently named its new Aquatic Research and Outreach Center for Dr. Carl W. Prophet who first experienced Emporia State’s high-impact learning practices more than 60 years ago as a student in biological sciences.